Pass

Family Dollar # 7653

5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Grocery Store ZIP 60609 Risk 3 (Low)

Passed · as of Jan 13, 2026

Family Dollar # 7653 was last inspected on January 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

January 13, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed various canned food items on the floor underneath shelves in food aisles. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches abouve floor.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles for feminine hygiene products inside of womens/staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(A) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy with employee signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure/kit on site. Must provide written clean up policy and kit for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 Observed bottle water stored in employee restroom. Instructed must not store any food items in restroom. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 Observed items (boxes and grocery items) stored directly on the floors in rear storage, and in corners and front of the sales floor. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor throughout facility. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 Observed excessive clutter in rear storage room. Must organize all clutter to prevent pest harborage and allow access throughout facility for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 Observed excessive dirt and debris build up on floors under shelving units on sales floors. Must move shelves, detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 Observed several coolers without lights installed inside. Must provide adequate lighting in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) Observed no summary report posted in facility. Must Post the SUMMARY REPORT in a location in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that is conspicuous to CONSUMERS;

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST COMPLETE DETAIL CLEANING OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN.

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING ON PREMISE. 8-MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY TRASH BAG SHELVING UNIT,4-DROPPING AT EXIT DOOR AREA OF STORE AND LYSOL SHELVING UNIT,6-DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE BEHIND STORAGE ALONG WALLS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREA. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NO SOAP DISPENSER/TISSUE HOLDER IN POOR REPAIR IN MEN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN,DEBRIS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS,FRONT SELLING AREA,CANDY UNIT AT REGISTER, AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.